Reddit reviews Gen USB Charge Cable for Nintendo 3DS/DSI/DSIXL

For those who might be interested, they do make USB charge cables for the 3DS. I got mine for $1.50 at a local Daiso shop.

Wrong. Just need a USB/3DS cable (like this one) and you're golden.

EDIT: The one I linked isn't actually that good apparently. It has an issue where it'll only actually charge a sleep-mode or turned-off 3DS, and barely keep up with it in use, due to too much resistance in the wire. I personally own a different one which does work perfectly, but I haven't been able to find that one online. You can find other good ones fairly easily (and cheaply) though.

Background...my last handheld was a Gameboy Color. I have no experience with anything after the original DS. I've been completely out of the loop on the last decade of Nintendo handheld development, so I apologize in advance.


First:

So I'm in the market for a 3DS or an 3DS XL and was just curious if there was a major advantage between the two. I see that the XL has way better battery life and is obviously bigger. Is that it? I'd get a cheaper DS, but it seems like I wouldn't be able to play newer games like Pokemon X/Y.

Second:

I'm worried about that battery life on the XL as it is (quoted at 6.5 hours max) is this your experience as well for playing games on playable brightness and other battery saving options? What do you guys usually get when playing straight from charge to death?

Third:

I'm looking at portable charging options and I see that you can buy a USB cable and would really be interesting in buying a USB battery pack like this. So, would a solution like that work fine? I'm just concerned about getting voltages and amps correct because I know that can be an issue for certain things (I've known people to burn out their phones by using the wrong charger).


Fourth:

Would I be able to play ROMs? For example, would I be able to load up some of the original Pokemon games and play them on a 3DS? Would I have to "jailbreak" it or is it just not possible?

Lastly, any suggestions on good games? Right now I'm looking at Pokemon X/Y/Older, and Fire Emblem. I like some turn base strategy and RPG's but would be open to other suggestions of good games that people seem to like, but might slip though a "sort by popular" search on Amazon.

Thanks for all the help. Sorry for being the noob'est of noobs on the noob question thread.

If you have a lot of devices and you can think of a couple of occasions to "need extra battery" for smart phones, tablets, or other devices, too, my suggestion would be to invest in a bigger USB external battery.

I personally have a pretty intense one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008YRG5JQ/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And you can pair it to adapt to your 3DS with any to USB cable, such as
http://www.amazon.com/Charge-Cable-Nintendo-3DS-DSi-XL/dp/B0024ZT3XO/ref=pd_sim_sbs_vg_3



I personally use this kind of set up to get around conventions like PAX and in the future, festivals and other things :)


Have fun on your flight! Stop by Japan to get ALL DAT STREET PASS

Most people are saying things like cases and screen protectors, but there are a few practical things that I couldn't live without now that I have them.

• Wrist Strap: I love being able to actually hold on to my device and quickly get it out of my pocket. I've also read stories on this sub of someone trying to steal his 3DS OUT OF HIS HANDS and run away, but he had a strap so it didn't work.
  
  
• 3DS XL Charge Cradle: This may just be because I have a hard-on for docks and cradles. I have a car mount for my phone, one for my phone at home to charge, one for my 3DS, one for my Vita, for my PS4 controllers....you get the deal. I love being able to quickly drop something down and it charges. Cannot recommend enough.
  
  
• 3DS USB Charge Cable: You never know when you want to charge your device, and when traveling it is a godsend. This way you can use the power brick you brought with you for the same as USB charging your phone. That way your regular 3DS charger can be used in that dock I showed earlier...
  
  Also, the 3DS game card cases other people have put on here. Just any one will be fine, so you can put all the cases on a shelf but you have easy access to them later. I put my disc games in a binder for the same reason.

Top result on Google for 3DS USB charging cable.

Here's the cable I use: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0024ZT3XO/ Pair it with any USB battery pack.

I'd say the official Nintendo charger. I'd also consider looking into a USB charger. I bought that one a few weeks ago and it's been pretty convenient for me.

I bought this one 2 years ago and use it at least weekly. Cheap, prime qualified, and works. All I could ask for. (Copying and pasting from Amazon app on mobile...apologies if Relay makes this look weird.)

Gen USB Charge Cable for Nintendo 3DS/DSI/DSIXL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0024ZT3XO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_G2buybY474D4X

Cable: http://www.amazon.com/Gen-USB-Charge-Cable-Nintendo-3DS/dp/B0024ZT3XO

Powerbank:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VBNYDS/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687742&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B008YRG5JQ&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1VEQ3M12VB15DNKDCZC1

Powerbank Alternative: http://www.amazon.com/EasyAcc%C2%AE-12000mAh-Portable-Capacity-Smartphone/dp/B008YRG5JQ

You'd be best off getting a charger with 4 USB ports like this and four 3DS USB cables. If you want it to be a little more like one cable, plug all the USB cords into the charger, and then either use electrical tape or some kind of sleeving to group the cables into one nice bundle. I do something similar for my computer peripherals (which are in a hub, 6ft from my PC), and personally, I just wrapped a band of electrical tape around the cables every 6 inches. It looks slightly ghetto, but it gets the job done.

Note: You'll have to look around for better deals and stuff. I just took the top search results off Amazon to link what I was talking about. I didn't do any research on whether what I linked is good or not.

I god the HDE one from Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0024ZT3XO/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Simple game carrying case and USB charger are pretty sweet.

I just picked these up awhile ago and they work great!
HDE® Usb Charge Cable For Nintendo 3Ds/Dsi/Xl https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0024ZT3XO/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_K9qYub09HBWF6

Anker® 2nd Gen Astro E4 13000mAh Portable Charger External Battery ... http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00BQ5KHJW/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_X-qYub09PSVQK

Keep it and just buy the extras.

Adapters are fairly inexpensive at around $5-$6 shipped on Amazon.
Example: http://www.amazon.com/Gen-USB-Charge-Cable-Nintendo-3DS/dp/B0024ZT3XO/

I guarantee Majora's Mask 3D will be on sale again soon (Newegg had a promo that dropped it down to $33, since expired). It'll likely be Amazon or a department store like Target/Walmart but it will be on sale again, I'm sure.

Trust me. Keep it and you'll be happy you did. And if, for whatever reason, you decide you don't want it, I'm sure you can resell later at a similar value (if not higher). It's win win.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0024ZT3XO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

this is the one I ordered.

Anything by NewTrent (their products are also over on Amazon) and this cable. Been using this stuff for awhile and it works out great!

Edit: Links should work. AFAIK I didn't post an affiliate link.

Yea the Kindle has a rather tough screen and with tons of capacity. Coupled with the insane battery life and ease of charging it's really a no brainer. On sale they can go for like 50 bucks and everyone in the family gets books they like along with the essentials young ones won't really care about....but redundancy...

On the subject we have an Anker PowerPort 21w Solar Charger and Anker PowerCore 20100. These two items will charge the Kindle (paper white and fire variety), Nintendo DS, Galaxy 7 Edge, tablets etc. The PowerCore will charge the Galaxy 7 almost 6 times before needing recharged.

Like this? http://www.amazon.com/Gen-USB-Charge-Cable-Nintendo-DSIXL/dp/B0024ZT3XO

I would guess he means something like this.

http://www.amazon.com/Gen-USB-Charge-Cable-Nintendo-DSIXL/dp/B0024ZT3XO

possible? maybe yes.

a good idea? not quite. Just find yourself a charger to usb cable on the webz.

http://www.amazon.ca/HDE%C2%AE-Usb-Charge-Cable-Nintendo/dp/B0024ZT3XO

http://www.amazon.com/HDE-USB-Charge-Cable-Nintendo-3DS/dp/B0024ZT3XO

BTW one of my favorite accessories for the 3DS is a USB charger if you can get one. Don't have to lug around the extra charger if you already carry around a USB charger, and obviously you can charge it from any powered USB port (like a computer). This is an example.

You need either a US 110v 3ds charger or you could buy a usb to 3ds cable to use in any country.

a quick google search turned this up

Yes. There are definitely USB cables for the 3DS/XL/2DS/etc.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Data-Battery-Charger-Charging-Cable-For-Nintendo-NDSL-DS-Lite-DSI-3DS-XL-/380689546003

http://www.amazon.com/Charge-Cable-Nintendo-3DS-DSi-XL/dp/B0024ZT3XO

I have been using this one from Amazon constantly since January 20th as the only power source for my original 3DSXL at first, and for my N3DSXL after I received that one on February 17th. It works just fine, and charges both in sleep mode and normal mode just like the original Nintendo charger did AFAIK except that it plugs into my computer's USB port. I haven't timed them both to see if one is faster than the other but I have no complaints.

It's $6.10 now, although it was about a buck cheaper back then. It seems fine to me.

My suggestion would be to get a USB power cable (something like this) and an external USB battery (something like this). I've personally used that cable with that battery and my 3DS while on the go.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0024ZT3XO?pc_redir=1406024029&robot_redir=1

I'd say is pretty likely to work just fine.

Pretty much any starter kit is just cheap crap. I'd advise you to just spend a little extra and buy quality.

Styli. Basically the only spare bulk pack available at the moment, hence the long shipping wait.

Car charger I would instead buy either a portable power bank and 3DS USB cable or a USB car charger like this and a 3DS USB cable. A power bank would be a good bit more expensive but is really nice to have if you have a lot of electronics you bring with you. Here's a pretty good one.

Great card case holder.

Budget but good carrying cases: 1, 2, 3, 4.

Yes, its more expensive to go this route. But I promise you that you will be happy you did. I bought those crappy starter kits for my GBC, GBA, and DS. The stuff was low quality and generally just doesn't last. I bought stuff for my 3DS similar to what I've linked here and have been much happier with the quality and make

check your power port, make sure you don't have metal shavings or something in there. The only way to kill these adapters is to short them out. I have also heard bad things about the bulk adapters on amazon, some of them are fakes and give inconsistent voltages when checked with a multimeter. If you can't find one in a local store you can order a new one from nintendo's website.

Also, you may want to try a USB adapter. You will be able to try multiple chargers this way which should help you troubleshoot.

http://www.reddit.com/r/3DS/comments/2siwi5/if_youre_upset_about_having_to_buy_a_separate_3ds/

http://www.amazon.ca/HDE%C2%AE-Usb-Charge-Cable-Nintendo/dp/B0024ZT3XO

It's a standard micro USB cable

You can grab something like this if you want be cheaper about it. It works fine for my 3DS original; I've charged it on nothing but USB for over a year now. Then you just use any USB wall wart you may have lying around, though you should use a name-brand quality one if you like your electronics.

here's an example:

Gen USB Charge Cable for Nintendo 3DS/DSI/DSIXL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0024ZT3XO/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_XBK7wb2PXS8GJ